Parent Info & Links

Welcome to our Parent Info & Links page!  Camp is a wonderful, enriching experience for children. In order to help prepare your camper (and yourself) for this summer we have put together some of the top suggestions from staff and parents as well as provided everything you may need on one convenient page.  See you at camp!

Helpful Hints for a Successful Summer

PRE CAMP

• Check Paperwork- carefully look thorough your statement to make sure that the sessions, programs and transportation info are all correct. Take a few minutes to read through the Parent Handbook to familiarize yourself with our camp’s policies and procedures.
  
  
• Share Camp Memories- In the weeks leading up to camp, tell your children about your own summer camp memories to get them excited about their adventure. If possible show them your old camp photos or scrap book.
  
  
• Don’t Buy a Whole New Wardrobe- Clothes will get dirty at camp, especially towels, so be sure to send only things that you don’t mind getting dirty or lost. One family shared their pre-camp ritual of going to a local thrift store and loading up on towels and t-shirts. What a cool way to get a camper excited for their summer and ensure you won’t have your best towels ruined, too.
  
  
• Label Everything- There are a lot of Red Sox and a lot of Yankee caps in our lost & found each summer. The only chance we have of getting these prized possessions back to their owner is if they are labeled with a first and last name.

DURING CAMP

• Ask Lots of Questions-   Asking a camper, “what did you do today?” will often result in the classic response, “Nuthin”. I can assure you that each camper’s day is filled with activities and experiences and they are certainly not doing “nuthin”. Try asking specific question such as, “what special activity did you have today? What are the names of the new friends you are making in your group? Tell me about your counselor?” These specific questions will help spark a discussion and you’ll learn much more about your child’s day…and you will probably learn something about your child, too

• Come to Family Nights- Coming to a camp family night lets your camper know that their experiences are important. This year we are moving family nights to the first week of a session so that you have more of an opportunity to get to know and interact with your child’s counselor.
  
  
• Call Us- One mother called to tell me that her child wasn’t having any fun and wasn’t enjoying camp. When I went to investigate I found that camper smiling and laughing and having a great time. Her counselor reported that she was always smiling. Campers often feel a little homesick or depressed when they are home and tired from a long day. If your camper is experiencing a little homesickness, please call us and we will look into it and help.
  
  
• Breakfast and Lunch-   Camp is active and campers need lots of energy. Please make sure your camper has a nutritious breakfast each morning. Furthermore, we recommend packing them a healthy well balanced lunch. All lunches are refrigerated. We are continuing to offer our bagged lunch program from SUBWAY. We are still offering the traditional 4” sub for $60 per two week session, but we are also offering a 6” sub selection this year for $80. Campers will receive a healthy and well balanced meal each day. Sign up on-line or on your registration form.

POST CAMP

• Keep in Touch with Friends- We know that your child will make new friends. Because of shared experiences, summer camp friends often form a very close relationship. We encourage you to have your camper try to stay in touch with their summer friends throughout the school year.

• Evaluations & Comments- We are obsessed with trying to improve our camp and our program and we rely on your input and suggestions to help us do it. This very tip sheet that you are reading was suggested by a parent.